Rovaniemi Arctic Circle marker glows under winter twilight with Christmas tree

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Helsinki Cathedral illuminated during festive winter season at Christmas market

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Helsinki geometric light installation winter market scene

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Helsinki

11 Markets

Christmas markets in Helsinki

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Rovaniemi

2 Markets

Christmas markets in Rovaniemi

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Tuomaan Markkinat

Helsinki • Senate Square

Helsinki's oldest and most beautiful outdoor Christmas market, held at Senate Square beneath the iconic Helsinki Cathedral. Features over 100 stalls offering high-quality crafts, local produce, and traditional Finnish Christmas foods. Includes a carousel offering free rides for children and a unique wood-heated sauna experience.

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Santa Claus is on his way

Rovaniemi • Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle

A special Christmas event marking one of the highlights of the year when Santa Claus starts his journey from Rovaniemi to deliver gifts around the world. The event is live streamed online so everyone can join this special moment. Held annually on December 23rd at Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle.

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Teurastamo Christmas Markets

Helsinki • Teurastamo, Helsinki

A comprehensive Christmas market event at Helsinki's Teurastamo cultural district featuring multiple curated market spaces. Includes traditional markets at Kellohalli and Flavour Studio with food producers and crafts, Paleman's design and art market, Finland's first LGBTIQ+ Christmas market (HLBTIQXmas), and HuuHaa's pagan-themed market, all held during the final pre-Christmas weekend.

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Countdown to Christmas

Rovaniemi • Santa Claus Village, Arctic Circle

An annual celebration honoring Christmas traditions of sharing Christmas spirit and goodwill, held at the central square of Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi. The event takes the audience into the merry moods of Christmas and culminates in Santa's arrival and speech. This year features a performance by world-famous DJ Darude on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

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Vanhan Joulutori

Helsinki • Old Student House, Helsinki

A traditional indoor Christmas market held at Helsinki's Old Student House for several decades. Features handcrafts and design products from domestic producers, along with a Christmas treats café where visitors can build and decorate their own gingerbread house for free.

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Kellohalli and Flavour Studio Markets

Helsinki • Kellohalli and Flavour Studio, Teurastamo, Helsinki

Traditional Christmas markets at Teurastamo emphasizing small producers' Christmas table delicacies and delicious gifts. Features handcrafts, stylish design, art, home goods, and comprehensive food and beverage offerings from traditional Christmas treats to exotic flavors.

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Paleman Design and Art Christmas Market

Helsinki • Restaurant Palema, Teurastamo, Helsinki

A design and art-focused Christmas market at restaurant Palema featuring art graphics, ceramics, books, and art objects from local makers. The restaurant serves festive warm atmosphere, delicious drinks, and treats during the event.

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HLBTIQXmas Christmas Markets

Helsinki • DTM, Teurastamo, Helsinki

Finland's first Christmas market specifically for LGBTIQ+ people and their friends, held at DTM. Features great gifts, small bites, hot and cold drinks in a festive atmosphere. Free admission and no age limit, part of the Teurastamo Christmas event.

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